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Archive for January, 2022

National Radon Awareness

For the month of January, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) celebrated National Radon Awareness Month, educating homeowners about what radon is and how to test homes to prevent it from causing damage to families. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has been proud to partner with the Maryland Department of the  Read the Rest…

Hogan Administration Announces the First Catalytic Revitalization Tax Credit Award

New program will provide $15 million for redevelopment of former mental health facility in Sykesville NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 24, 2022) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced the first recipient of the State of Maryland’s Catalytic Revitalization Tax Credit, designed to rehabilitate formerly government-owned properties for economic and community development purposes.  Read the Rest…

Governor Hogan Announces Enhanced Benefits for Utility and Electric Assistance to Address Rise in Heating Costs

State Also Increasing Funding For Weatherization Assistance Supplemental Bill Assistance Will Also Help Lower Utility Bills for Low-Income Households ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 14, 2022) — Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, to address the rise in heating costs, recipients of the state’s utility and electric assistance will receive enhanced benefits during this home heating season.  Read the Rest…

Community Safety Works Funding Applications Now Being Accepted

$10 Million in Community Safety Funding Available to Maryland’s Local Business Districts, and Nonprofit Organizations The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is administering two separate Community Safety Works grant opportunities with a total funding of $10 million. One application is for community-wide business district improvements and the other is for facility improvements.  Read the Rest…

Governor Hogan Announces Opening of Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund

Will Support Mortgage Relief Programs, Housing-Related Services ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 5, 2022) — Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of the $248 million Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund, which will be administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to support mortgage relief, home repairs, housing counseling, and legal services. “Across Maryland,  Read the Rest…